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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was released 4 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ40 matches up vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung WB1100F

 FZ40 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Panasonic FZ40

 WB1100F FZ40 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB1100F

 FZ40 WB1100F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ40 versus the WB1100F.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and WB1100F is 68 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography features
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (512g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
22
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB1100F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Samsung WB1100F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 gr (1.09 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $420 $250